| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $74.40 | 3.837% | $77.2547 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.45 | 5.228% | $115.172 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.55 | 10.444% | $220.391 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.62 | 5.167% | $75.3206 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.46 | 12.304% | $88.1137 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.79 | 6.793% | $21.1343 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.84 | 7.454% | $81.4931 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.11 | $678.8794 | $678.86 | $678.85 | $678.90 | |